New Grower PH down alternative

[Padawan1972]

Our tap water runs about 8.6ph. I have read that you can use unpasteurized organic apple cider vinegar to lower PH. Seems to be working great. I used to use PH down from bottle. But I actually use less per volume with apple cider vinegar.Anyone else?

 

[Rapha El]

I always found it a bit sketchy to use acidic liquids that aren't pure or diluted with just water but I'm a hydroponics guy.. so take the next suggestion with a grain of natrium chloride.

Alternatively you could also use an air bubbler to slowly lower the PH of the water. For that I'd suggest 2 reservoirs, the currently active one and the "in progress" one. It takes a while to lower the ph that way.

 

[Padawan1972]

Thanks for the suggestion...I haven't seen any nute lock out or deficiencies . Nor any slow down in growth. Space and time being limited, its not feasible at this time to have "holding" tanks. Great suggestion though.

 

[bartlancertp]

phosphoric acid. available on amazon. As it breaks down it provides phosphorus to the plant.

 

[getpulse.co]

We make high strength pH down with sulfuric acid (car battery acid) that can be purchased at any auto parts store. Google around for specific recipes, I believe we use 8-16oz per gallon of distilled water but it really depends on your reservoir size & how much you usually need to bring it down. Make sure you add acid to the water, not acid first.

This is the same stuff we get: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-battery-acid-cycle-acid/2030000-P